{"product_id":"1937-national-style-3-single-cone-mandolin-lilly-of-the-valley-copy","title":"1937 National Style 3 Single Cone Mandolin w' Calton Flight Case Lilly of the Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1937 Chicago A matrix National Style 3 is one of the last single cone mandolins. Style 3 “lily-of-the-valley” pattern National instruments are \u003cspan\u003ehighly demanded collectible pieces! In their mandolin line the 3 pattern was the \u003c\/span\u003etop-of-the-line model made for professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Style 3 was the only national model that went through a series of larger engraving style changes. This lovely mandolin features a distinct version of the engraving pattern on its front, with slight variations on the back as well. Judging from its general rarity by 1937 and some unique figuring on its neck wood, it is possible this is the mandolin that was used in National's 1937 magazine advertisement spread as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length: 28 in. (71.1 cm.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 12 3\/4 in. (32.4 cm.) \u003cbr\u003eBody Depth: 2 5\/8 in. (6.7 cm.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale length: 15 in. (381 mm.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12th fret action 7\/64 (2.8mm)\u003cbr\u003eSerial Number: A1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mandolin is in lovely, shining, original shape. We don’t believe any restoration was ever done to this lovely piece. Two holes used to mount the now-missing original pickguard are present near the fingerboard and on the treble side bout, as shown. It is largely free of dents except for a shallow edge ding on the bass side bout. There are some light abrasions and scratches throughout from normal use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt includes the rare original hard case in great shape AND a custom made flight ready Calton brand road case(a $1500 value).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good Condition (VG)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntiquiTone Vintage Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49178668990772,"sku":null,"price":8555.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2035\/0516\/files\/C561152A-6A74-4F65-A887-DD0AC14DEF7E_1_201_a.jpg?v=1785783365","url":"https:\/\/www.antiquitone.com\/en-ca\/products\/1937-national-style-3-single-cone-mandolin-lilly-of-the-valley-copy","provider":"AntiquiTone Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}